"There are interesting battles all over the pitch" - Alan Shearer makes prediction for Manchester City vs Liverpool clash

Alan Shearer has predicted a stalemate in the upcoming Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool. The two sides are set to face off at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, November 9.

Just one point separates both teams in the Premier League table heading into the contest. The Reds will look to build on their newfound momentum after back-to-back wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid. Similarly, Manchester City have been in good form, with their last outing being a 4-1 home victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Ahead of the clash, Shearer said neither side will be able to get all three points. He believes the game will be tough for Liverpool, noting that Manchester City are in form and Arne Slot’s men will have to deal with an ‘unplayable’ Erling Haaland. The Newcastle United legend told Metro:

“These two have set the pace for so long. It’s been an amazing rivalry and will be a fabulous occasion and a great game. Both teams will be desperate to win and Arsenal will be desperate for a draw to keep both at bay. I think it’ll be a score draw. “Liverpool like to play a high line which will suit Haaland, but they had so much more protection in midweek against Real Madrid and more of it last weekend. They have to carry that on which will be tough with Man City in decent form and Haaland looks unplayable at the moment. There are interesting battles all over the pitch. Van Dijk and Konate v Haaland is one I’m really looking forward to.”

“It feels like a game they both have to try to win” – Chris Sutton predicts Manchester City vs Liverpool

Former Chelsea forward Chris Sutton predicted the scoreline of the highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. Unlike Shearer, Sutton backed City to emerge victorious, predicting a 2-1 win for Pep Guardiola’s side.

“Did Liverpool turn a corner with their great win over Real Madrid in midweek? Maybe, but this will show us where they are really at. I feel like a lot of the time these two teams have cancelled each other out when they have met in recent years, but this time it feels like a game they both have to try to win - and it is City I am backing to come out on top,” Sutton told BBC.

Sutton also predicted Haaland to get on the scoresheet. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-0 win for the Reds at City’s home ground.

Edited by Ezekiel Olamide